A leap in canine medicine: Method for reproducible mesenchymal stem cells found
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An Osaka Metropolitan University-led research team established a replicable method for producing canine MSCs using iPS cells.
This study evaluated the impact of drinking water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) on cholera across 89 low- and middle-income countries. Protective effects against cholera were observed for certain types of improved WASH facilities (e.g., piped water), while harmful effects were noted for unimproved facilities (e.g., open defecation). The disparities in WASH access contributed to inequalities in cholera burden across different regions under the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDG) framework.
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